Research Physicist

Outlier; Westland (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking advanced Physics experts to enhance AI models by providing expert feedback. In this role, you will evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, develop Physics-related questions, and assess AI responses based on scientific rigor. This opportunity not only allows you to contribute to cutting-edge AI technology but also offers flexible payment rates based on your expertise and performance. Join a forward-thinking company that partners with industry giants to shape the future of AI understanding in Physics.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics or related field required.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Physics.
• Develop and answer Physics-related questions for AI understanding.

Skills

Physics Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

About Outlier Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities. We are looking for advanced Physics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by: Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Physics. Develop and answer Physics-related questions to refine AI understanding. Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required expertise and qualifications: Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Physics or a related field (can be currently enrolled) Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is not required but helpful

Payment: Currently, pay rates for core project work by Physics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD but varies based on your geographic location (see note below) Opportunities for higher-paying research projects based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.